Implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha
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Why in news
The government introduced the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill and the Delimitation Bill to increase the Lok Sabha size and clarify the sequence of delimitation and women's reservation.
Background
The Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill proposes increasing the Lok Sabha size and adjusting seat distribution based on population proportions. The Delimitation Bill establishes a commission requiring the latest Census for delimitation and extends provisions to three Union Territories.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillConstitution (131st Amendment) Bill: proposes increasing Lok Sabha size and adjusting seat distribution based on population proportions
- Act / BillDelimitation Bill: establishes a commission requiring the latest Census for delimitation
- FactThe Delimitation Bill extends provisions to three Union Territories
- FactWomen's reservation will take effect after delimitation as per the 131st Amendment Bill
For Mains
Q. Examine the constitutional and demographic implications of increasing the size of the Lok Sabha and the timing of delimitation in relation to women's reservation.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Demographic equity: Balancing population-based seat distribution with the principle of federal parity
- Legislative sequencing: Impact of delaying women's reservation until after delimitation on political representation
- Data dependency: Challenges in utilizing the latest Census data for accurate constituency boundary adjustments
Keywords: Delimitation · Constitutional Amendment · Representation · Demographic Proportionality · Women's Reservation
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